Page 1: ...eviously built engines Before you start the engine read and understand this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...
Page 2: ...ecause of operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to elec trical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of eng...
Page 3: ...own by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless abso lutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower discharge direc tion and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place S...
Page 4: ...nsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use ex...
Page 5: ... if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stoppi...
Page 6: ...ates may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears service center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual REPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Congratulations on making a smart pur chase Your new Craftsman product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation But like all prod ucts it may require repair f...
Page 7: ... Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 1 Locknut 1 2 20 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Locknut 1 4 28 1 Hex Bolt 1 4 28 x 1 1 4 Seat _ 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob Video Cassette Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Slope Sheet 7 ...
Page 8: ...SION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 1 4 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 10 12 ft Ibs torque 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing...
Page 9: ...n 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place freewheel control in trans mission disengaged position See TO TRANSPORT in the Operation section of this manual 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _ WARNING Before starting read un derstand...
Page 10: ...adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual v CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 ...
Page 11: ...ich can result in death serious injury and or property damage MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicatesa hazard which if not avoided might ...
Page 12: ...TACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting a...
Page 13: ...ottle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL Use choke control whenever you are start ing a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage STOPPING MOWER BLADES To stop mower blades move attachment clutch lever...
Page 14: ...ng your equip ment on rough rolling terrain or hills 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Lift Lever High Position Clutch Lever Low Engaged Position Position Di...
Page 15: ...il or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa tion and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system ...
Page 16: ...gine is run ning To ensure proper operation and per formance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or replace ment it should be purged after reinstall ation...
Page 17: ...h the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight For best results adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy grass re duce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly 1 If grass is extremely tall it sh...
Page 18: ...hat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual At least once a y...
Page 19: ...mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL 1 Raise mower to highest position to al low access to blades 2 Remove blade bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble blade bol...
Page 20: ... and other materials To prevent damage to seals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the trans axle ever leak or require servicing contact a Sears or other qualified service center V BELTS Check V belts for deterioration and we...
Page 21: ... foam pre cleaner from cover 3 Wash it in liquid detergent and water 4 Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry 5 Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE PAPER CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge Handle new cartridge carefully do not use if the rubber seal is dam aged NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use ...
Page 22: ... and plug fuel line sections 2 Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor 3 Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned 4 Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso line Clam CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces wit...
Page 23: ...spension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs 8 Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs 9 Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Into square hole in frame TO INSTALL MOWER 1 Raise att...
Page 24: ...e If the following front to back adjust ment is necessary be sure to adjust both front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of trac tor Measure distance D directly in front a...
Page 25: ...Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than five 5 feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level dry concrete or paved surface then brake must be checked and adjusted TO CHECK BRAKE 1 Park tractor on a level dry concrete or paved surface depress clutch brake pedal all the way down and engage p...
Page 26: ...le motion control lever is in neutral position follow these steps 1 Loosen the adjustment bolt 2 Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep 3 Tighten adjustment bolt securely 4 Start engine and test 5 If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motion Control Lock Gate J Adjustment Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmissi...
Page 27: ...y REPLACING BATTERY WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding 1 Lift hood to raised position 2 Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable ...
Page 28: ...erformed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your tractor to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjustment High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which ...
Page 29: ...ming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and letting it run until the fuel lines and ...
Page 30: ...ent 7 8 Engine valves out of adjustment 1 Brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment clutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter g Faulty operator presence switch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Clean repl...
Page 31: ... up of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 9 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 11 Clean engin...
Page 32: ...Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in disengaged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighte...
Page 33: ...K I I BLACK _ __ SPARK 8LACK IGNITION _ _ PLUG UNIT _ GAP J 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM _5 AMP DO 3600 RPM REGULATOR DESCONNECTED I REGULATOR _ALT R_T_I_ OROWN I I HEADLIGHTS I 7 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE RUN LIGHT B_A1 A2 L RUN B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE 02731 REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSUL...
Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 ELECTRICAL 42 I I I t 22 90 i _ _I f I I I I I 40 26 i I I I I I I I i 27 i I I 45 f L I I I 52 29 I I I I 34 ...
Page 35: ...attery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 187576 Harness Ignition 42 154336 Cover Terminal 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop Hour Meter 55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 90 180449 Cover Terminal Battery 91 190270 Strap Battery NOTE All component di...
Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 259 260 258 28 261 208 208 209 60 13 1 _37 208 chassis Laser qt s ttl 6 36 ...
Page 37: ...ot Mower Rear 39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt 58 184463 Air Duct 60 72140606 Belt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 unc x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 142 175702 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 175582 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 159 155123X428 Cupholder 206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18TT 207 17670508 Screw Thdrol 5 ...
Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 GROUND DRIVE 8_ _ o_ 32 16 _ 52 52 62 36 212 7O 116 35 _34 37 36 77 103 3o 26 19 _6 25 28 22 200 263 71 78 73 53 26 84 27_ 55 263 16 drive hydro stlL64 38 ...
Page 39: ...8 16 x 1 1 2 Gr 5 163 74780416 51 STD541437 Nut 165 165623 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 166 17490510 53 105710X Link Clutch 168 165492 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 169 165580 56 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 197 169613 57 140294 V Belt Drive 198 169593 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center 199 169612 61 17120614 Screw 3 8 16 x 875 200 72140508 62 8883R Cover Pedal 202 72110614 63 175410 Pulley Eng...
Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _39 I L 37 _37 LJ _36 88 67 67 steerJn_ p I 47 10 3O 43 J 4O ...
Page 41: ...61210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange 38 159946X428 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19182411 Washer 9 16 x 1 1 16 x 11 Ga 40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 41 159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steering Dash P L Mtl BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga 44 180640 Extension Steering 46 184946X505 Cap Spindle 51 73540400 Nut Crow...
Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 3 14 38 13 I 32 31 34 33 39 33 f 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester engine Honda 2cyl 14 42 ...
Page 43: ...uffler 13 Gasket Order from engine manufactuer 14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 17 17120616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 23 169837 Shield Brn Dbr Guard 25 187766X505 Control Choke 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuel 32 161696 Cap Fuel 33 123487X Clamp Hose 34 106082X Pad Spacer 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy 39 109227X Pad Idler 41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3...
Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 4 6 3 2 19 13 32 19 13 15 Gift rh 1piece 3 44 ...
Page 45: ...X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 173288 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 unc 17 175689 Trunnion 18 73800800 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift Tapered 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component dimensio...
Page 46: ...ing Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 13430O 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 x 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bo...
Page 47: ...8311 184310X428 184311 X428 192026 192027 Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Steering Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 7 4 10 wheel 1 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 106732X624 278H 9040H 8 106...
Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 MOWER DECK 34 119_ 118_ 5 6 19J_ 21 42 D man t pa h stlt 3 2 16 21 23 _112 _117 _116 24 25 27 48 ...
Page 49: ... 28 19111016 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 159 STD533717 29 131491 Rod Hinge 30 173984 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd 184 19131410 31 187690 Washer Spacer 185 188234 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 130794 33 178342 Nut Toplock Flanged 34 72110612 Bolt 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 169583 40 73900600 Nut Lock Fig 3 8 16 unc 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 48...
Page 50: ...o 1 0 81 77 79 73 16 32 3512 64 93 125 48 119 120_ 19 24 107 12 Z 1 o_ Z m _r _ z mc m_ _m I O0 0 I 0 ...
Page 51: ...ock Nut 5 16 24Unjf Nylon 625 Insert 32 170389 SleeveBearing Outboard 81 170423 Wedge Friction Pack 75x1 750x 625 82 170424 Clip Washer 316x1 50x 1046 33 142991 Washer 3 4 ld X 1 1 20d X 13 Plated Thk 83 161162 Pin Standard Headless 34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 84 170425 Fitting 5 16 Sae 5 32 Tube 35 170391 Shaft Axle 75 X 11 39 Key 85 170426 Hose Expansion Tank R H 86 170427 Expansion Tank 36 170...
Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CONTROLJ CAMSHAFT CARBURETOR i FAN COVER FLYWHEEL 52 ...
Page 53: ...EN NHI BLACK BOLT AIR CLEANER 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X14 BOLT L STUD IGNITION COIL BOLT R STUD IGNITION COIL NUT FLANGE 6MM SCREW TAPPING 4X30 P0 WASHER PLAIN 6MM BOLT FLANGE 6X12 BOLT FLANGE 6X100 DESCRIPTION PULLEY CAMSHAFT SHAFT CAM PULLEY BELT TIMING 97HU8 G 200 ARM IN VALVE ROCKER ARM EX VALVE ROCKER SHAFT ROCKER ARM VALVE IN VALVE EX SPRING VALVE RETAINER IN VALVE SPRING SCREW TAPPET ADJ NUT TAPPE...
Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 CYLINDER HEAD OIL PAN J _ _ _ PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT J IGNITION COIL _ 3 i 3 L_ REGULATOR RECTIFIER 54 ...
Page 55: ...ASSY DRAIN 12 2488187 GASKET OIL FILLER CAP 13 2105856 GOVERNOR ASSY 14 0812834 WEIGHT GOVERNOR 15 1640424 HOLDER GOVERNOR WEIGHT 16 3191921 PIN GOVERNOR WEIGHT SLIDER GOVERNOR WASHER 6X16 CLIP GOVERNOR HOLDER OIL SEAL 31X50XB KEY OIL SEAL 10X16X4 5 NO PART NO O RING 7 5X2 3 WASHER PLAIN 6MM 6 6605745 PIN A DOWEL 8X14 7 6853568 BOLT FLANGE 6X30 BOLT FLANGE 6X22 8 6853576 BOLT FLANGE 8X40 9 2557312...
Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273802 HONDA ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GXV530 TYPE NUMBER EXA2 EXHAUST PIPE i FUELPUMP CRANKCASE J 16 7 10 3 20 LABELS 56 ...
Page 57: ... 18 6698807 19 1169275 17 0997320 20 0069310 DESCRIPTION PUMP ASSY FUEL TUBE DIAPHRAGM FILTER FUEL SCREW WASHER 5X16 BULK HOSE FUEL 5 5X8000 5 5Xl 00 BULK HOSE FUEL 5 5X8000 5 5X350 CLIP TUBE B10 DESCRIPTION CRANKCASE ASS COVER BREATHER 1 GASKET BREATHER COVER PLATE VALVE STOPPER VALVE FILTER OIL EXTENSION OIL FILLER DIPSTICK OIL TUBE BREATHER BOLT FLANGE 5X10 BOLT FLANGE 6X45 HOLDER OIL FILTER BO...
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Page 59: ...ke turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle of the fold with the slope ...
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